Proverbs 25:20

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.

That taketh

Vinegar

Proverbs 10:26

So

James 5:15

Bible References

That taketh

If he is a poor man, don't go to sleep with his collateral in your possession.

They spend the night naked, without clothing, with no covering against the cold.

Isn't it to share your bread with the hungry, and to bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him with clothing, and not to raise yourself up from your own flesh and blood?"

Suppose a brother or sister does not have any clothes or daily food

Vinegar

As vinegar is to the mouth and smoke to the eyes, so is the lazy person to those who send him.

So

for it was there that our captors asked us for songs and our torturers demanded joy from us, "Sing us one of the songs about Zion!"

a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

Then the king retired to his palace to spend the night fasting. He enjoyed no entertainment, and he couldn't sleep.

Rejoice with those who are rejoicing. Cry with those who are crying.

And the prayer offered in faith will save the person who is sick. The Lord will raise him up, and if he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven.